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Marathon pulp mill smoke demolished (VIDEO)

MARATHON, Ont. -- A piece of this Northern Ontario town’s history came crumbling down Monday. Residents watched Monday as the iconic smoke stack at the former Marathon Pulp Mill site was demolished.

Illegal hunting, forged documents and exporting wildlife lead to $11K fine

MNR Media Release Two Wisconsin men have pleaded guilty and been fined a total of $11,000 for a number of infractions.
Final report on residential schools survivors signals time for government to act

Final report on residential schools survivors signals time for government to act

OTTAWA - When Justice Murray Sinclair formally ends the six-year Truth and Reconciliation Commission later this morning with the release of its final report, he'll be setting a high bar for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
Council won't change bike lane for on street parking, could find new route in 2017

Council won't change bike lane for on street parking, could find new route in 2017

THUNDER BAY -- A bike lane on the city's North side is staying put for at least the next couple of years despite parking concerns from some residents. Residents at Condominium No.
City council pulls draft code of conduct from meeting Monday night

City council pulls draft code of conduct from meeting Monday night

THUNDER BAY -- City council withdrew its proposed code of conduct Monday night.
Father of Kyle Morriseau testifies at coroner's inquest

Father of Kyle Morriseau testifies at coroner's inquest

THUNDER BAY – The father of Kyle Morrisseau said his son’s death was a spiritual sacrifice necessary to make significant changes to the First Nations education system.
Global grassroots committed to fighting fossil fuel expansion: environmentalist

Global grassroots committed to fighting fossil fuel expansion: environmentalist

THUNDER BAY -- As the world’s leaders signed an historic climate deal in Paris, environmentalist Julee Boan was marching between the Arc de Triomphe and the Eiffel Tower.
OPSEU president decries conditions at Thunder Bay Jail

OPSEU president decries conditions at Thunder Bay Jail

Warning: This story includes language that may be upsetting to some readers. THUNDER BAY -- When he heard about the Dec.
Suspects in August 2014 homicide at Machar Avenue home plead guilty to manslaughter

Suspects in August 2014 homicide at Machar Avenue home plead guilty to manslaughter

THUNDER BAY – Two suspects charged in a homicide case last year have pleaded guilty to manslaughter.
Injured workers want answers on WSIB decision-making practices

Injured workers want answers on WSIB decision-making practices

Greg Snider says it’s time both the province and Workplace Safety Insurance Board stop nickel-and-diming Ontarian’s hurt on the job.
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